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    Eat more Fruit?

    According to today's Daily Mail lead article, research suggests eating fresh fruit daily lowers risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and also lowers risks of developing complications for those who have Type2. The research undertaken by scientists at Oxford University show that sufferers eating...
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    Finger prick testing v Dr review

    There seems to be some reluctance by Drs to support the need for 'unnecessary 'daily testing by T2 patients. This forum seems to favour the practice. I'm undecided having been diagnosed by Hba1c lab result in June 2016 at 48 and retested to 39 in November. Presumably bg is constantly changing...
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    Is Type 1 Reversible?

    My 11 yrs old grand daughter has just been diagnosed and has been a shock to us all. I'm T2 and I've been successful in bringing my nos down into the 'normal' range by diet and weight loss. Forgive my ignorance but can T1 condition go into remission by stimulating insulin production?
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    Blood Glucose Monitors.

    I'm considering buying a monitor and I'm somewhat confused by the range of products available. The one I'm currently looking at is the Beurer 3 in 1-GL 50 but I'm interested in the experience of others. I believe the NHS use Accu Check?
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    Type 2 Mild dizzy spells

    I was diagnosed T2 in June on a reading of 48. Since then I've lost 3 stones and brought my reading down to 39 so I'm quite chuffed. I'm not on meds other than statins. I'm quite fit and well. However I do have mild dizzy spells when standing up. Has anyone else got that symptom?
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    In remission?

    Hi, I was diagnosed in June on a reading of 48 hbA1c in June this year. I went on a low carb diet and have lost just under 3 stones in 5 months. My latest reading is 39 hbA1c. I'm still registered but wondered at what stage I can be considered to be in remission. How reliable is the 48 cut off...